Tomato Sauce - Mario Batali

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 Cup olive oil
• 1 Spanish onion, 1/4" dice
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
• 1/2 medium carrot finely grated
• 2 28oz cans of peeled whole tomatoes
• Salt

METHOD: 

1. In a 3QT saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat and add in onion and garlic, cook 8-10 minutes until soft and light golden brown.
2. Add thyme and carrot, cook for 5 minutes more until the carrot is soft.
3. Add hand-crushed tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil. Then simmer on low for 30 minutes, stirring often until the sauce has the consistency of hot cereal. Salt as needed. Stores 1 week in the refrigerator, or up to 6 months in the freezer.